A4: We teach digital citizenship in our tech classes. In my classroom technology use is strictly limited to intended purposes and used as a learning tool. We discuss how even taking pictures of others w/o permission invades their privacy #masterychat

A5: Because at school is where students interact with others the most. This is the place to model and guide them in these interactions. #masterychat

A6: I include students in the process of developing classroom norms. They decide what behaviors we should see in the classroom. Helping develop expectations encourages students to meet them and they encourage their peers! #masterychat

PSA: 📣

It’s okay to cry.

Missing my students. Patiently waiting for #flipgrid responses and students to join live check-ins. #teachbetter

Randi from Southwest Ohio here. I teach 6th grade math. Excited to connect with others tonight for mastery chat. #MasteryChat

A1: I think admin can be a leader in fostering a positive culture. Each teacher can do their part too though. #MasteryChat

A2: I’ve been sending positive videos and creating opportunities for students to communicate and share with one another. I’m also reassuring parents that the kids know what they’re doing at home. #MasteryChat

A3: Even if it’s not to teach content our students need us. For many kids school and the relationship with their teachers is the most stable thing in their lives. Not to mention I miss THEM! #MasteryChat

A3: "The school" is not a building. "The school" is the people. #MasteryChat

A4: The emotional benefits are endless. We are social creatures, children even more so. They need to be seen and heard. Teachers can give them that opportunity. #MasteryChat

A5: During this time it is important to help meet the basic human needs of the students. No pressure and consequences. Connect with the students, support them and just ask how they’re doing. #MasteryChat

A6: I have already found better ways to communicate with parents and students. Video messages instead of long emails. We are focusing on connecting with students, we need to continue to do that every day in the classroom. #MasteryChat

A7: Flipgrid check-in’s/sharing (though no students have participated). Google Meet sessions for students. Sending postcards tomorrow. #MasteryChat

Mailing letters to my kiddos. Miss them so much. #teachbetter #COVID19

Randi here from Southwest Ohio #MasteryChat

"The reason many do not understand the 'heart work' going on in education is because educators have become famous for their silence. We cannot hope for others to understand - hope is not a strategy. Let’s do what we do best - educate" #TeachersDeserveIt @mradamwelcome

Thanks FCS Wildcats admin for this awesome new resource! Looking forward to diving in! #PlanLAP #EducationUndone #distancelearning